Milldale – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Thor's Cave

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Staffordshire Moorlands

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Milldale – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Thor's Cave

Hard

5.0

(2)

runners

Milldale – Dovedale's stepping stones loop from Thor's Cave

03:29

30.7km

500m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.2 km

River Dove

Highlight • Natural Monument

11.8 km

Wolfscote Dale NNR

Nature Reserve

13.6 km

Iron Tors

Nature Reserve

15.1 km

Fishpond Bank

Highlight • Trail

Fishpond Bank is a particularly pretty stretch of Wolfescote Dale. In spring and summer, the bank bursts into a riot of colour with wildflowers. And, of course, the River Dove …

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15.2 km

River Dove Bridge at the Derbyshire–Staffordshire Border

Highlight • Bridge

Scenic little bridge over the river Dove that sits between the signs for Derbyshire (and a steep hill) on one side and Staffordshire and on the other

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16.1 km

Polly's Cottage Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop, grab a brew or some food/ice cream and sit by the river. Wonderful owner.

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16.1 km

Milldale

Highlight • Settlement

Milldale is a secluded village in an attractive location. Lots of visitors come up from Dovedale though. There's a small local shop that sells sandwiches, ice creams and hot drinks. …

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18.1 km

Dovedale Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Dove Dale is a steep sided limestone valley in the southern Peak District National Park. The River Dove flows down the valley and a brilliant trail runs along the eastern …

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20.3 km

Dovedale's stepping stones

Highlight • River

The Stepping Stones make for a quirky crossing of the River Dove. In the middle of the stones, be sure to look around and admire the stunning scenery. The stones …

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30.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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